Saturday, February 9, 2008

Back in Range... And So Happy To Be There...


I've always liked this place. Since they got their Michelin Star last October, this place has been doubly as packed which makes for reservations that are a little hard to come by at times. Of all of my Dining Experiences here at Range (you can read about the other times here), I have decided that this has become one of my 'go to' places, and I've also learned that my favorite place to sit & dine there is at the Bar. Let me share why...
That particular evening we walked in without a rez on a Friday night at around 9pm. We were told that it would be a 45 minute wait until they could seat us. In the meantime, we decided to grab a drink at the Bar. By the time we finished our 1st cocktail, the Bar opened up and we opted to sit there for Dinner. I have to tell you, the Staff is really friendly and very knowledgeable about their Food and Libations, which is why I enjoy eating & drinking at the bar. You get more interaction and I personally like being in the midst of all the hustle and bustle.

As for the Food that Evening...


We started with the Raw Hawaiian Tombo, sliced thin Sashimi-style atop creamy Avocado, a refreshing Tangerine Broth and finished with Fresh Tangerine Slivers and Radish Sprouts. Simple and Delicious. This is a great start that awakens the Palette and this is how I typically like to start off my Meals. If there are Oysters, or some type of Crudo, Tartare or Sashimi on the Menu, I usually order it. I like Raw Food.



We then shared the Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta topped with Parmesan, and drizzled with Lemon and Olive Oil. I thought that the mild saltiness from the Cheese and the crisp tartness of the Lemon worked well against the creamy sweetness of the Butternut Squash. A Very Nice Dish.



I chose the Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with a Parsnip Puree, Sauteed Green Chard and Marinated Scallions for my Main, which I enjoyed, although I have to admit, not as much as the Coffee Rubbed Braised Pork Shoulder that I had at one of my previous visits to Range.


My companion had the Roasted Chicken with a Fennel and Bacon Bread Salad and drizzled with a Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, a Dish which we both liked very much.

To sum it all up... We had a Great Meal and a Great Time sitting at the Bar, chatting with other Diners and the Bartender. FYI - the Menu changes daily and does a wonderful job with Fresh Local Ingredients. I love their Food...
Range has become one my favorite go-to Restaurants and I look forward to going back again very soon...

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